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Bethel Park Council approves slate of appointments, contracts and capital purchases in unanimous vote
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting the Bethel Park City Council approved a series of appointments, budgeted purchases and construction pay applications by unanimous votes, covering planning commissions, public-safety equipment, stormwater and road projects.
The Bethel Park City Council unanimously approved a package of appointments, contract payments, capital purchases and records actions during its regular meeting on Feb. 10, 2025.
The council voted 7–0 on all items recorded in the meeting, including appointments to boards and commissions, adoption of records-disposition and ordinance items, and multiple capital and operating pay applications for public works, police equipment and community facilities.
Key approvals included the appointment of Brad Flume to the Planning and Zoning Commission (term to 12/31/2025) and Clarence Hornack to the Civil Service Commission (term to 12/31/2026); acceptance of resignations from the Shade Tree Commission (Elizabeth Webb) and the Parks and Recreation Board (Michael Janicek); and authorization of payments and purchases ranging from an IT workstation refresh to a $90,500 HVAC purchase for the community center gymnasium.
The council also approved multiple project-related payments and change orders for stormwater repairs, Elm Tree Park stormwater improvements, the 2024 road program, Millennium Park field lighting, the municipal building ADA sidewalk, demolition of a blighted property (3204 Comanche Road), and other maintenance and capital projects. Police-related capital approvals included replacement of 11 mobile data terminals ($86,995), 10 AEDs ($19,990) and funding for patrol rifles ($30,000).
All recorded roll calls during the meeting showed an affirmative vote from: Mr. Consomagno; Mr. Oakes (presiding); Mr. Janisak; Mr. Jenkins; Mr. Espinore; Ms. Garris; and Ms. Flynn. Miss Denny, municipal clerk, conducted roll calls.
Votes at a glance (selected items): - Appoint Brad Flume, Planning & Zoning Commission (term to 12/31/2025). Mover: Mr. Consomagno; Second: Mr. Janisak. Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Appoint Clarence Hornack, Civil Service Commission (term to 12/31/2026). Mover: Mr. Consomagno; Second: Mr. Janisak. Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Accept resignation, Elizabeth Webb, Shade Tree Commission. Mover: Mr. Consomagno; Second: Mr. Espinore. Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Accept resignation, Michael Janicek, Parks & Recreation Board. Mover: Mr. Consomagno; Second: Mr. Jenkins. Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Approve bill list 202500210, $685,185.38. Mover: Mr. Consomagno; Second: Mr. Jenkins. Vote: 7–0 (approved). - IT workstation refresh — payment $16,460 to replace 10 HP workstations (line item 064182542025). Mover: Mr. Janisak; Second: Mr. Jenkins. Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Resolution R2-10-25A — disposition of records per Pennsylvania municipal retention schedule. Mover: Mr. Janisak; Second: (recorded). Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Resolution R2-10-25E — appoint Jad Burns as Open Records Officer; Nancy Guarino as assistant. Mover: Mr. Janisak; Second: Mr. Espinore. Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Ordinance 2-10-25A — establish alternate members for the Civil Service Commission. Mover: Mr. Janisak; Second: Mr. Consomagno. Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Police IT Azure file server — $1,000/month (line item 064184102025). Mover: Ms. Garris; Second: Mr. Consomagno. Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Replace 11 patrol-car mobile data terminals — $86,995 (line item 64103662503). Mover: Ms. Garris; Second: Mr. Consomagno. Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Police patrol rifles and accessories — $30,000 (capital). Mover: Ms. Garris; Second: Mr. Jenkins. Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Crossing guard salary agreement (01/01/2025–12/31/2028). Mover: Ms. Garris; Second: Mr. Consomagno. Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Purchase 10 AED units for Police Department — $19,990. Mover: Ms. Garris; Second: Mr. Espinore. Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Planning & Zoning: Resolution R2-10-25B — approve assignment of approvals/licenses for Bethel Trails Plan of Lots from Phoenix Keystone Group, LLC to Bethel Trails Developers, LLC. Mover: Mr. Jenkins; Second: Mr. Consomagno. Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Planning: Resolution R2-10-25C — revise official sewage facilities plan for Marshall & Shannon Blair Subdivision. Mover: Mr. Jenkins; Second: (recorded). Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Planning: Resolution R2-10-25D — revise official sewage facilities plan for San Geminio Repepi Plan of Lots. Mover: Mr. Jenkins; Second: (recorded). Vote: 7–0 (approved). - Public Works: multiple pay applications and change orders (stormwater repair and replacement contract pay application #5 $77,296.75; change order #3 $35,215; municipal building ADA sidewalk $47,516.74; Elm Tree Park invoices to HRG $13,805.75 and $7,359.06; public works fuel system upgrade $15,437.65; JetJack pay apps; demolition of 3204 Comanche Road $21,800; Millennium Park lighting pay app and change order; 2024 road program pay apps including MeMillie and Sons $190,184.68; Highland/Oxford final pay apps and credits; JetJack final payment $13,250.12; East West HVAC purchase $90,500). Movers and seconds recorded in the minutes; all motions carried 7–0.
No motions in the record failed or were tabled. Several items included brief staff explanations of scope or timing; no roll-call votes recorded as abstentions or recusals.
